Mariajose Argote Strategy & Growth

Growth & Operations Consultant

freelance

May 2020 - Current (6 years)

Consulting for a variety of startups in the US, Latin America and Europe. I love working on fundraising, launch / expansion, operations, and product projects for early stage startups. I typically work with Pre-Seed to Series A companies and have direct experience working in/with mobility, retail, and proptech companies. I'm always open to meeting and chatting with new companies and teams.

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Director, Corp Dev & Innovation

Cargo Systems, Inc.

Feb 2020 - Oct 2020 (9 months)

I served as the right hand to the CEO through company pivot, managing financial planning, internal reorganization and strategic partnerships. I worked hand in hand with our Head of Legal, Finance and Technical team to smoothly navigate through the transition.

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Sr. Manager International Operations & Expansion

Cargo Systems, Inc.

Jul 2019 - Feb 2020 (8 months)

Cargo is a marketing and logistics platform for the rideshare industry. Cargo raised a Series A of $20m led by Founders Fund in 2018 (total funding to date $47m). In the summer of 2018 Cargo also signed a global exclusive partnership with Uber. Within one month of joining the company, I managed the launch of our first international market, Brazil. I launched operations and served as General Manager for Brazil - I led the hiring and onboarding of a team of 10+, managed negotiations with Uber and local partners as well as all operational, legal and forecasting aspects of launching a company. I successfully transitioned the business to the Country General Manager within 6 months. In August 2019, we launched our second international market, M

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International Expansion Manager

Cargo Systems, Inc.

Dec 2018 - Jul 2019 (8 months)

Senior Strategy Associate

KPMG

Oct 2016 - Nov 2018 (2 years 2 months)

Conducted quantitative and qualitative research and analysis for M&A and growth strategy projects; synthesizing findings, insights and plans of action into management / client facing deliverables Co-developed business strategy and three-year implementation roadmap for the sales arm of a national retailer Managed junior team members during a customer strategy development project; developed and conducted online, mobile and in-person surveys, and presented findings and recommendations to the CEO and Chief of Staff of a $4.5 billion retailer

Strategy Associate

KPMG

Jun 2014 - Oct 2016 (2 years 5 months)

Co-developed the framework and playbook for entry into direct-to-consumer channels in the consumer and retail space based on industry trends; presented the go-to-market implementation plan to the executive team of a Fortune 500 company Conducted the due diligence of a high profile merger in the IT software space; focused on identifying and quantifying the revenue synergies and growth potential of the combined organization Worked with the executive team of a multinational utilities organization for the identification of performance improvement opportunities; focused analysis on reducing SG&A costs and improving the quality of service between HQ and regional divisions

Marketing Analytics Consulting Intern - Price & Promotion Strategy

Nielsen

Jun 2013 - Aug 2013 (3 months)

Researched and authored a comprehensive analytical presentation for a Fortune 500 client supporting Nielsen's promotion effectiveness (PSOV) study methodology through the use of Nielsen data and managerial economics Enhanced client-consultant relationship for over sixty project managersand analysts by developing and presenting a business process improvement training, with tutorials and user guides, enabling faster access to descriptive CPG data

Economic Research Intern

BBVA

Jul 2012 - Aug 2012 (2 months)

Compiled and analyzed key economic drivers behind Colombia's socioeconomic and financial progress, which was presented in a 40 page report to executive management, forecasting financial investment in the Colombian economy Delivered daily economic indicators via Bloomberg to over 400 analysts, treasurers, and clients, conveying both Colombian and international financial figures needed to support daily loans, risk analyses and currency exchange operations Translated BBVA Economic Global Research slide decks to and from Spanish, resulting in clearer, faster and more accurate deliverables for the economic research, treasury and stock exchange departments

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